Rasmussen v. City of Lake Forest

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

REBECCA R. PALLMEYER, District Judge.

Plaintiff Robert R. Rasmussen (hereinafter “Plaintiff’ or “Rasmussen”) purchased property within the City of Lake Forest (hereinafter “Lake Forest” or “Defendant”) in 1963 and built a residence there. In this suit, Rasmussen claims Defendant violated his rights by allowing construction on neighboring property that impeded the natural drainage of rainwater and runoff, resulting in pooling of water and flooding on Rasmussen’s property. He seeks recovery under theories of denial of equal protection of the law and an…